Solicitor - Court of Protection (5675)

Irwin Mitchell; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is looking for a qualified solicitor to join its Court of Protection team in Manchester. The role involves managing caseloads and supporting clients who lack the mental capacity to manage their affairs. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others. The position also offers various benefits including flexible working options and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days per year

Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in handling Court of Protection matters.
• Experience managing caseloads while maintaining high-quality service.
• A personable nature and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple caseloads related to Court of Protection.
• Support the deputy in managing finances for clients lacking mental capacity.
• Engage in business development opportunities.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Integrity and empathy

Understanding of litigation processes

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Grade C Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

What we’re looking for

We\'re looking for a qualified solicitor with a personable nature, who thinks critically, enjoys solving problems, has a passion for Court of Protection matters and wants to join a market leading team with deep sector knowledge. As our ideal candidate for this role, you\'ll be a Grade C Solicitor with:

• Demonstrable experience of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to operate with integrity, show empathy and adapt in different environments;
• Demonstrable understanding of the litigation processes alongside Court of Protection matters, specifically on Property & Affairs
• Experience managing caseloads whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail and seamless service;
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for our clients in a timely manner and within budget.

We\'re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it\'s personal or business, we understand that everyone\'s situation is different. But we\'re more than just a law firm - we\'re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life\'s ups and downs. Working here you\'ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We\'ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We\'re always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You\'ll Be Doing

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. As one of the UK\'s leading firms of solicitors, we have a dedicated and experienced team who specialise in all matters relating to the Court of Protection. This is a superb opportunity to join our Partner Damian Hodkinson, who acts as a professional deputy for people who have lost capacity to manage their financial affairs. The successful candidate will receive instruction from the deputy to support with, providing services to manage the property and affairs of individuals who have lost capacity due to either serious illnesses as a result of, for example road traffic accidents and injuries at birth or elderly clients who for example have developed illnesses such as dementia. You will work across multiple caseloads at any one time and have the autonomy to act on matters provided this is in line with the best interest of our client. Whilst Irwin Mitchell has a number of central leads from other departments, you may also get involved in business development opportunities, including converting warm leads into new business.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can \'buy\' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you\'re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!